Poulan 954569707, 185491 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

		IGNITION	LIGHT
	ATTACHMENT	SWITCH
			SWITCH
	CLUTCH LEVER
			POSITION

AMMETER

CHOKE

CONTROLLIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

THROTTLE	ATTACHMENT
CONTROL	ATTACHMENT
	LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

PARKING

BRAKE

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 5

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the headlights on and off.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

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Contents PD2042STA Safety Rules Safety Rules Table of Contents Gauge Wheel Unassembled PartsSteering Wheel Seat BladeHOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CAR- TONCheck Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See aCheck Tire Pressure To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Deck LevelnessOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceService Dates Before Each USETractor Belts To Clean Battery and TerminalsEngine Transaxle CoolingCleaning To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Figs Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Page Schematic Tractor - Model Number PD2042STA, Product Number 954 56Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly 180656 Wheel Steering Seat Assembly Decals Wheels and TiresEngine Optional EquipmentMower Lift Mower Deck CAB Page Limited Warranty Policy Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service